July 31: What is the holiday today, signs, and prohibitions?.

On July 31, Harry Potter's Birthday, World Ranger Day, African Women's Day, and Mutt Day are celebrated. Believers honor the memory of Saint Righteous Eudocimus.

Harry Potter's Birthday

Harry Potter is the main character in J.K. Rowling's books and films. He was created as a young wizard with the best qualities. Significant attention is paid to his intelligence, kind heart, and strong spirit.

July 31 was chosen as Harry Potter's Birthday because it is also the birthday of the author, J.K. Rowling.

Mutt Day

On July 31, the world celebrates Mutt Day to draw attention to these animals and their problems. The goal of the holiday is to spread awareness about the importance of adopting mixed-breed dogs and supporting their well-being.

World Ranger Day

On July 31, World Ranger Day is celebrated, which is dedicated to honoring rangers and their work in protecting wildlife and animals. This holiday reminds us of the importance of their profession and is meant to draw public attention to environmental protection issues.

African Women's Day

On July 31, African Women's Day is celebrated, which draws attention to the problems and rights of African women. This holiday emphasizes the importance of respect and equality for all people, regardless of their racial affiliation.

Feast of Saint Righteous Eudocimus

On July 31, the Feast of Saint Righteous Eudocimus is celebrated, who was known for his righteousness and piety. His life and holiness impressed many people, and he became an object of worship.

Prohibitions for this day

• It is advisable to refrain from making important purchases and postpone them to another day.
• Do not argue with relatives.
• Refrain from singing.
• Do not throw food off the table.

Folk signs

• If the wind blows, a snowy winter is expected.
• If the forest is shrouded in fog in the morning, expect a lot of mushrooms.
• If the morning fog dissipates quickly, the weather will be clear and dry.

Events on July 31

• 781 — an eruption of Mount Fuji in Japan was registered.
• 1423 — the French army was defeated by the English on the banks of the Yonne River during the Battle of Cravant.
• 1431 — a civil war began between Grand Duke of Lithuania Švitrigaila and King Władysław II Jagiełło during the battle at the crossing under Lutsk.
• 1451 — Jacques Cœur was arrested by order of French King Charles VII the Victorious.
• 1498 — Columbus's expedition discovered the island of Trinidad.
• 1667 — the Treaty of Breda was signed, ending the Second Anglo-Dutch War.
• 1919 — the Ukrainian People's Republic army and the Ukrainian Galician Army seized Kyiv.
• 1837 — the foundation of Kyiv University was laid.
• 1919 — the Weimar Constitution was adopted in Germany.
• 1924 — the Polish government banned the use of the Ukrainian language in state and local administrative institutions of Western Ukraine.
• 1941 — Kost Pankivsky was elected head of the General Secretariat of the Ukrainian National Council.
• 1956 — the Central Committee of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union decided to build "Khrushchyovkas".
• 1975 — the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe took place in Helsinki, where the Final Act was adopted, containing a section on human rights.
• 1991 — the USSR and the USA signed the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty.
• 1994 — Serhiy Bubka set a world record in pole vaulting.

Name Days

Today, name days are celebrated by Athanasius, Basil, Serhiy, Stephen, Agnia, Anna, Barbara, Elizabeth, Cyril, Lucia.